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Article: Saving money and the environment
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- The Brandon Sun
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- January 17, 2008
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Getting somewhere in life takes drive.
That might be a good motto for success, but it also describes the rural dweller's dilemma - especially in these times of rising fuel prices and growing concerns over greenhouse gas emissions.
Vehicle ownership and driving is a necessity in rural areas. For the most part, taking the bus simply isn't an option.
Those concerned with rural population have sometimes lamented the role improved personal transportation has played in accelerating the depopulation trend. Rather than bringing more people to town to support local businesses and services, better cars and smoother highways have more often been used to travel further afield in search of a wider ...